- If the lifeline stops (no electricity, hydro, gas), the chance is that you can not use your bank card to get some cash nor use the credit card. Always best to carry some CASH and COINS (to use public phone) with you.
- Before going to bed, refrain leaving dishes in the kitchen but put them away.
- Good to keep some water/hot water in the sink/bath tub (for possible fire).
- Keep a pair of slippers wrapped in a plastic bag by the bed (so you can wear it even if the floor gets full of broken glass)
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A few personal tips
Not sure this covers in the guidebook, so I wish to note here:
Step 6. Return Home? or somewhere Safe
Check the list of essential emergency items you can prepare in any event the lifeline stops by checking the list recommended.
Step 5. Is it Pre-earthquake? Main Earthquake?...
We all know that there will be always pre-earthquake(s) before a main earthquake which acts as a warning.
But what if we would mistakenly assume the pre-earthquake to be main earthquake after spending 2-3 days in an evacuation place and being attacked by a major one upon return.. 😰
So best to pay attention to the alert and guidance from the app.
But what if we would mistakenly assume the pre-earthquake to be main earthquake after spending 2-3 days in an evacuation place and being attacked by a major one upon return.. 😰
So best to pay attention to the alert and guidance from the app.
Step 4. Seeking HELP! SOS!!
I live on 1F, so I do not expect myself to be able to come back to my place if a mega earthquake happens.
So I am getting the following ready:
So I am getting the following ready:
- Whistle
- Bright color (orange) vest and/or
- Flag (hard to find, so I decided to go with the vest)
Do you think any of these people expected themselves where they had to evacuate to the roof top seeking help when 3.11 /Kumamoto earthquake happened?
Step 3. Simulate your evacuation plans
List of things to check
- Where are you going to evacuate to? Because of a possible Tsunami and Flooding, it is best you evacuate to somewhere higher than 3F floor asap first.
- Check where you can evacuate to by physically go there. Do you think you would be safe there? What about unexpected fire? will you be able to evacuate easily in such case?
- What about main entrance? is it made in a way you would be able to evacuate quickly?
- Check your neighborhood. Any buildings that may collapse easily?
- It maybe good to have a few evacuation simulation plans ready.
- Go through your simulation with this mindset that others/neighbors are NOT prepared. Even if you are alert, if your neighbor isn't, then you can get affected by the fire from the neighbor, you know? when emergency happens especially, you really have no time to create conflicts with others, but help each other for survival. So best to go through the simulation now, and make a list of things to do. I will personally call the building maintenance company to UNLOCK the door to the rooftop and clarify how we can OPEN the auto-lock door when electricity gets down. No, we would not want to be stuck inside! lol
Step 2. Find out how secure your place is
Because of the current COVID-19, my city suggests NOT TO GO TO THE EVACUATION SITE even if we get a mega earthquake, but to consider staying home as much as possible.
So I suggest you check whether your building is made of wood or steel.
If wood, you need to try to evacuate to outside as soon as possible, since we have seen houses and castles collapsing as if being slapped down.
If steel, then when the earthquake happens and if you were at home, try to protect yourself from possible broken glass by wrapping yourself in a blanket and go near the entrance as the entrance usually is the strongest part of the house.
I personally prepare a pair of slippers wrapped in a plastic bag by my bed because of possible glass all over my bedroom floor.
Keep your emergency backpack, a pair of running shoes and a helmet near you (entrance or bed).
Earthquake Forecast
You may also want to find out how big of an earthquake/damage you can expect where you live here (Japanese).
Find out elevation of your area (to know how much flooding/tsunami affect you may have)
Here (Japanese)
So I suggest you check whether your building is made of wood or steel.
If wood, you need to try to evacuate to outside as soon as possible, since we have seen houses and castles collapsing as if being slapped down.
If steel, then when the earthquake happens and if you were at home, try to protect yourself from possible broken glass by wrapping yourself in a blanket and go near the entrance as the entrance usually is the strongest part of the house.
I personally prepare a pair of slippers wrapped in a plastic bag by my bed because of possible glass all over my bedroom floor.
Keep your emergency backpack, a pair of running shoes and a helmet near you (entrance or bed).
Earthquake Forecast
You may also want to find out how big of an earthquake/damage you can expect where you live here (Japanese).
Find out elevation of your area (to know how much flooding/tsunami affect you may have)
Here (Japanese)
Step 1: Get your emergency supply and Disaster alert app
Tokyo Disaster Readiness Guide and mobile App by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Download App:
[Tokyo disaster prevention mode]
You can learn the basics of actions to be taken in the event of a disaster by using the contents of the disaster prevention book "Tokyo Disaster Prevention".
[Tokyo Living Disaster Prevention Mode]
It is a content of the disaster prevention book "Tokyo Living Disaster Prevention", and it is possible to learn disaster prevention measures that can be tackled in daily life.
[Disaster mode]
It is equipped with the necessary knowledge and functions when an actual disaster occurs.
Download App:
I have tried the iOS app, and it seems you can register your residence to find out where is your nearest evacuation site.
It also covers:
- Disaster prevention map
- Earthquake information
- Weather information
- Evacuation information
- Tsunami information
- Volcano information
The app has a lot to read, but is consist of the Tokyo Disaster Readiness Guidebook that was issued after 3.11 and I thought was very useful.
Make sure to check Things to do List here, which I used to prepare my emergency supply and backpack personally.
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